The opening verses of Romans 5 are not about moral improvement; they are about God’s dealings in our lives: as God did with Abraham, He tests us that we might have patience toward Him who "makes all things work together unto good."
These sermons are from All Saints Antiochian Church in Chicago, IL, preached by Fr. Patrick Reardon. If you enjoy these homilies, you might also be interested in reading Fr. Pat’s Daily Reflections on Holy Scripture.